Astrology of Today – December 26, 2015

Summary:

The Moon is in Cancer all day (until Sunday, December 27th, at 5:30 AM)

The Moon is void from 10:35 PM forward (until tomorrow at 5:30 AM).

The Moon is waning and in its Full Moon phase.

A Full Moon occurred yesterday.

Mercury is in its shadow phase (Mercury will be retrograde from January 5-25, 2016).

Uranus spends its first day in direct motion today.

Times are EST

Horoscopes

Aries

Aries

Uranus turns direct in your sign, dear Aries, and this week you can feel increasingly more in charge of making positive changes in your approach to life. For some of you, making friends or renewing existing friendships can be in focus now. Coming days are likely to be busy, but to avoid letting your life become scattered, focus on centering yourself today and tomorrow. Remind yourself of your priorities. This morning, a Mars-Saturn conflict can stir up some feelings of resentment, particularly if you feel others are blocking your path or restricting you. The Cancer Moon tends to stir up a desire to stick close to home or with familiar people and places.

Taurus

Taurus

Uranus turns direct in your privacy and soul sector, dear Taurus, awakening undiscovered feelings and urges. This week and in coming weeks, you’ll be increasingly confident about making changes, letting go of restrictive or negative attitudes and situations, and trusting in your own intuition. Patterns of behavior that are ineffective, limiting, or stale can be shed more easily now. Even if you get the feeling that your reputation is on somewhat shaky ground, you’re more confident that you can deal with it now. Today there may be delays to deal with this morning, but for the most part, there is good energy for communicating and connecting with others.

Gemini

Gemini

Uranus has just turned direct, dear Gemini, and your spirit for making friends and developing friendship is renewed, although the next few days can bring unusual revelations in your social circle. This yearly event has been occurring in your sector of friendships, ideals, dreams, and wishes, and points to a stronger feeling of being in charge of making changes in these areas, rather than feeling at the mercy of changes others make. Travel or education plans might begin to move forward now as well. It can be difficult to get everyone to cooperate or go along with your plans this morning. However, much of today is good for centering yourself, getting comfortable, and shopping or enjoying comforts and pleasures.

Cancer

Cancer

With Uranus turning direct, dear Cancer, the next few days can bring some surprising revelations about your career, life path, or reputation. The search for your own unique path is renewed – you’re looking to express your talents and individuality in the work that you do. Your ability to take personal and professional risks increases. Uranus direct in your career zone empowers you with a stronger sense that you’re in charge of making changes, rather than a feeling that changes are being forced upon you. This sense of being in control is likely to increase going forward. Today’s Moon is in Cancer, and the focus is on you, your personal plans, and your emotional needs. Aside from some possible grumpiness in the morning, the day should be good for pursuing your interests.

Leo

Leo

Today and in the coming weeks, you are likely to feel more inspired to practice your spiritual beliefs and to seek out new knowledge, meaning, and truth, dear Leo, with Uranus now in direct motion. This yearly event has been occurring in your adventure and learning sector. Close partnerships might also show signs of moving forward after a possibly stagnant time. There can be more clarity to your relationships and plans, even if there are unstable qualities to these in general. Today brings somewhat retiring energy, and with the Moon entering your sign tomorrow morning and starting a new lunar month, a pause that refreshes today makes good sense.

Virgo

Virgo

You are likely to learn something important about the past or revolving around information that was hidden, buried, or lost in the shuffle, dear Virgo, with Uranus reaching its yearly direct station. You might open your eyes to something very important today, particularly about a love relationship or a financial matter. While in recent months you may not have felt you had the necessary tools to deal with changeability and unreliability with finances or your intimate life, you’ll now feel more in charge, courageous, and ready to make changes, rather than feeling at the mercy of outside forces. This morning could be a little frustrating, as you could feel blocked. However, as the day advances, good energy is with you for taking things easy and for friendliness.

Libra

Libra

With Uranus now at its yearly direct station, dear Libra, you could learn surprising new things, or have a revelation, about close relationships, especially love and partnership connections. In the coming weeks, you can feel that a relationship or your attitude towards partnership is moving forward after a period of reflection, stagnation, or uncertainty. This can also be about a creative project or a relationship with children. You’re feeling more in charge of your life rather than at the mercy of changes others are making. This morning, there can be a tendency to say the wrong things, receive wrong directions or false leads, and to feel a little restricted or frustrated in your interactions with others. However, as the day advances, a general sense that others want to cooperate boosts your mood.

Scorpio

Scorpio

There could be changes or revelations about work or health matters today and this week, dear Scorpio, with Uranus at its yearly direct station. In the coming weeks, you’re more inclined to feel strong or courageous about making changes that pave the way to progress and improvement, rather than feeling overwhelmed or at the mercy of outside forces. You can feel a little more in charge of making changes at work or with your daily routines. Family and home matters can also move forward now after a period of being on the fence. Today’s Cancer Moon helps you to see the big picture. A Mars-Saturn conflict this morning may prompt some restlessness, as you could be feeling restricted from going after what you want, but as the day advances, it’s easier to see the good in your life and find much to enjoy.

Sagittarius

Sagittarius

Uranus has now turned direct after many months of retrograde or apparent backward motion, dear Sagittarius, and this yearly change of direction stimulates changes in romantic and creative pursuits for you. More importantly, it empowers you with the feeling that you are in charge of changes, rather than at the mercy of them. You are feeling freer to express yourself with spirit. Unpredictability in your romantic life is certainly a theme now, and it’s not likely to go away anytime soon, but you are more willing to take action when it comes to freeing yourself from stale patterns of relating. Creative and learning pursuits, as well as personal interests and projects, begin to move forward. Decisions surrounding these things tend to be more straightforward.

Capricorn

Capricorn

Uranus, the awakener, has now turned direct, dear Capricorn. This yearly event has been occurring in your home and family sector in the last few years, and will continue to do so for the coming three years. This can bring revelations, surprises, and new thinking revolving around home and family life this week. Increasingly, you’ll be feeling more in charge or confident that you’re making important progress and changes that free you from negative or limiting situations or patterns of relating. Courage is building after a period of some self-doubt or uncertainty. Financial affairs could also move forward – a business deal or idea might be renewed.

Aquarius

Aquarius

For some time, you’ve been learning to express yourself and your ideas more spontaneously and openly, dear Aquarius, and you might often experiment with new ways of thinking, learning, and communicating. This process serves to open up new worlds to you – and possibly new opportunities – as Uranus spends time (years) in your communications sector. Uranus has now turned direct and this yearly move can increase your confidence. There is more clarity in your life, direction, studies, and communications. There can be renewed interest in projects and some of you could be reconnecting with friends this week.

Pisces

Pisces

Now and in coming weeks, your spirit for making changes in your approach to business or making money is renewed, dear Pisces. You’re also more courageous when it comes to defending yourself and what you believe you’re worth. Projects may be moving forward now, but perhaps more importantly, you feel more in charge of making changes rather than feeling that changes are happening to you, particularly related to money matters. It’s a good time to develop talents and attend to your money and valuables. Today’s Cancer Moon enhances your sign nicely, and you find it easier than usual to enjoy and express yourself.

The Details:

If you’re astrologically inclined and interested in the details of the Astrology of today, here are some of the factors considered in the forecasts (for the astrology of the week, see This Week in Astrology):

Date & Time: 26 Dec 2015 0:00 am
Event: Moon in Cancer
Description: The Moon in Cancer
This is a good time for making or nurturing emotional connections, sharing feelings, and connecting with our imagination, warmth, compassion, and sensitivity. We might concentrate on home, family, and domestic matters now. Nurture others and also the self.

Date & Time: 26 Dec 2015 10:35 pm
Event: Moon goes void of course

Date & Time: 26 Dec 2015 2:21 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Opp Plu
Description: Transiting Moon Opposition Transiting Pluto
A buried or frustrating issue can now come to a head. Something from the past or that was previously hidden can surface. There can be intensity in our relationships or emotional turbulence within. Complex feelings and entanglements can be issues. The need to let go of something could emerge. Wait for the tension to subside before taking action.

Date & Time: 26 Dec 2015 5:22 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqr Ura
Description: Transiting Moon Square Transiting Uranus
There may be sudden, minor changes to plans, schedules. There can be rebelliousness and tension. Aim to be open to possibilities, and avoid making permanent decisions.

Date & Time: 26 Dec 2015 6:42 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Tri Chi
Description: Transiting Moon Trine Transiting Chiron
There can be new or easy understanding of our feelings and impressions now. We have a greater understanding of, or compassion for, others’ plights. We are more emotionally present and involved. Synchronicity is a feature of our daily life right now. Tune in and enjoy the spiritual signposts.

Date & Time: 26 Dec 2015 11:30 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Opp Pal
Description: Transiting Moon Opposition Transiting Pallas
We can be at odds with one another over a mental or intellectual matter, belief, or idea now. It takes extra effort to understand one another.

Date & Time: 26 Dec 2015 3:50 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqq Nep
Description: Transiting Moon SesquiSquare Transiting Neptune
If we are not in touch with our need for inspiration, beauty, compassion, connection to something otherworldly, or our spirituality, we could feel out of sorts right now. Relaxing, listening to music, getting close to nature, or taking a break may resolve this.

Date & Time: 26 Dec 2015 7:20 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Opp Mer
Description: Transiting Moon Opposition Transiting Mercury
Relationships can be somewhat strained as responses to one another can be too intellectual/logical or too emotional, swinging between the two.Nervous energy, hypersensitivity. How we feel and what we think can be at odds.
Date & Time: 26 Dec 2015 8:56 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sxt Nod
Description: Transiting Moon Sextile Transiting North Node
A good time for dealing with the public, for making connections, and for taking positive steps towards a personal or professional goal. You are able to make changes. This is a feel-good time for embracing new opportunities.

Date & Time: 26 Dec 2015 9:32 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqq Sat
Description: Transiting Moon SesquiSquare Transiting Saturn
We could feel burdened, restricted, or limited during this brief influence. We could be feeling a little down on ourselves, excluded, or lonely. There can be some awkwardness or stiffness and difficulty showing affection and feelings. Patience is a virtue right now; otherwise we might succumb to feelings of frustration and sadness. All good things come to those who wait.

Date & Time: 26 Dec 2015 9:57 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqr Mar
Description: Transiting Moon Square Transiting Mars
We can overreact and exhibit impatience. However, this can also be a time of self-motivation. Our need for challenges and action is stimulated now, but we may not find the right outlets.

Date & Time: 26 Dec 2015 11:17 am
Event: Tr-Tr Sun Sqr Ves
Description: Transiting Sun Square Transiting Vesta
There can be difficulties focusing or knowing where/how to direct our energies. For some of us, we may bury ourselves in work as a way to avoid other problems now.

Date & Time: 26 Dec 2015 5:56 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Sun Sxt Jun
Description: Transiting Sun Sextile Transiting Juno
We are taking pride in our relationships. It’s a good time to strengthen and support others, and to build trust. We tend to instinctively know how to behave in ways that boost others’ confidence. This can be a pleasantly ambitious period.

Date & Time: 26 Dec 2015 6:41 am
Event: Tr-Tr Ven Sxt Nod
Description: Transiting Venus Sextile Transiting North Node
This can be a time when we are more agreeable, or come into the company of people who we harmonize with, connect well with, and who tend to be good for us. We might feel we are lucky with money or in affairs of the heart. Fortunate connections might be made now.

FIRE WEAK
We are not very goal-oriented right now, or motivation to pursue our goals may be waning/lacking. Changes feel overwhelming. Enthusiasm may be low, we argue less, and we think more than we take action.
EARTH STRONG
We are especially in touch with the physical world. We consider what we’ve learned and experienced in the past in order to make the most of the present. We can be cautious, practical, and possibly unimaginative. We are deliberate and can pace ourselves well. We need hands-on experience and are not impressed with theory as much as we are with results. Routines are tolerable and comforting.
AIR WEAK
We may have a difficult time being objective or detached. We may not be especially communicative.

BALANCE OF MODES

CARDINAL STRONG
We are ready to take action and to take on challenges, and can become frustrated with stagnant conditions.
FIXED WEAK
We may be open to change but may not have much follow-through.

LUNAR PHASE: FULL MOON
Moon 180 to 135 degrees behind the Sun.
We are concerned mainly with the nature of relationships and are made aware of recent imbalances. Something can come to fruition. Our concern is not limited to personal relationships, but relationships of all kinds. Our cards are on the table.

The following aspects (major only) and positions are at noon (EST) on December 26th:

Note that when an aspect is applying, it has not yet happened but is within orb – it’s pending. When an aspect is separating, it has already happened/perfected and is moving away from the aspect. Depending on the speed of the planet/body involved, the aspect will have perfected, or will perfect, in a matter of hours (often the case with the Moon), days, months, and possibly years in the case of the very slow-moving outer planets and bodies.

Note that the Moon moves at a rate of approximately one degree every 2 hours, so that if an aspect involving is applying and has an orb of 5 degrees, the aspect will perfect (be exact) in about 10 hours. If the Moon is separating from an aspect with an orb of 2 degrees, it has already formed said aspect approximately 4 hours ago (since the following are positions at noon today, then it would have occurred at about 8 AM today).

**I suggest paying close attention to applying aspects. The energy of the aspect builds as it gets closer to exact. Once an aspect involving inner planets has happened, it’s over. Separating aspects are good to know for context, but in terms of energy that is with us today, applying aspects are most important. (This is the case for daily astrology influences involving inner planets, which pass quickly, and not natal astrology aspects, which are with us for a life time).

THE MOON

THE MOON IN CANCER
You need nurturing. Under stress you may want to retire to the comfort of your home. You will form a strong bond with your mother. You may have difficulty in breaking away from home later in life.

ASPECTS OF THE MOON
OPPOSITION MERCURY Orb 3°43′ Applying
There can be disagreement between logic and feeling, the heart and the head. Relationships can be somewhat strained as responses to one another can be too intellectual/logical or too emotional, swinging between the two. Nervous energy, hypersensitivity.

TRINE VENUS Orb 5°22′ Applying
We tend to seek out harmony, balance, and beauty. Love, romance, decorating, beauty treatments, the arts, creative pursuits, parties, dates, and recreation are generally favored now. There is increased sensitivity, affection, and warmth, but there could also be some appeasement, tact, and diplomacy.

SQUARE MARS Orb 5°18′ Applying
We may be short-tempered and impatient, and can express our emotions in a raw, unpolished manner. We can resent others’ interference now.

SEXTILE JUPITER Orb 2°42′ Applying
We are generous, forgiving, and high-minded now. We are looking at people and situations positively. This is a good time for making plans.

SQUARE URANUS Orb 3°43′ Separating
There may be sudden, minor changes to plans, schedules. There can be rebelliousness and tension. Aim to be open to possibilities, and avoid making permanent decisions.

OPPOSITION PLUTO Orb 5°25′ Separating
A buried or frustrating issue can now come to a head. Something from the past or something that was previously hidden can surface. There can be intensity in our relationships or emotional turbulence within. Complex feelings and entanglements can be issues. The need to let go of something could emerge. Wait for the tension to subside before taking action.

TRINE CHIRON Orb 2°58′ Separating
There can be new or easy understanding of our feelings and impressions now. We have a greater understanding of, or compassion for, others’ problems. We are more emotionally present and involved.

THE SUN

THE SUN IN CAPRICORN
You are responsible and respectful, with a strong need to be an authority figure. You command respect and may tend to superiority and bossiness.

5TH DEGREE OF CAPRICORN
Part of Body: Cutaneous nerves of knee
Sabian Symbol: Indians rowing a canoe and dancing a war dance.

ASPECTS OF THE SUN
SEXTILE NEPTUNE Orb 2°50′ Applying
Opportunities will arise for you to express your intuitive and artistic nature.

MERCURY

MERCURY IN CAPRICORN
You are a wise and careful thinker. You place importance on credibility and authority. Therefore you will seek knowledge which carries some authority. You may approach new ideas with caution.

25TH DEGREE OF CAPRICORN
Part of Body: Connections between femur and tibia
Sabian Symbol: An oriental rug dealer.

ASPECTS OF MERCURY
SEXTILE VENUS Orb 1°38′ Separating
We are sociable, making connections, dipllomatic, and ready to negotiate. Expressions of affection or clarifications of feelings.

SQUARE MARS Orb 1°34′ Applying
Questions are raised, discussions can become heated, and there can be nervous excitement now. Enthusiasm is likely, but may go a little too far. Impulsive speech or other communications. Mechanical breakdowns are possible.

TRINE JUPITER Orb 1°01′ Separating
You are philosophical. You easily see the big picture and can talk to people from all walks of life. Your ideas can be uplifting for other people.

VENUS

VENUS IN SCORPIO
You have an intense need for relationships. You will also be intense once in a relationship. You will want to know your partner’s innermost thoughts and yet you may have a tendency to secrecy.

26TH DEGREE OF SCORPIO
Part of Body: Perineum
Sabian Symbol: Indians making camp.

MARS

MARS IN LIBRA
You have a strong desire for diplomacy and justice, and a strong creative urge. You may become indecisive when opposed.

26TH DEGREE OF LIBRA
Part of Body: Vascular system of skin
Sabian Symbol: An eagle and a large white dove turning one into the other.

JUPITER

JUPITER IN VIRGO
You have a strong desire to be of service, and high religious or spiritual ideals. You may also have an obsession with detailed perfection.

23RD DEGREE OF VIRGO
Part of Body: Capsule and ligaments of liver
Sabian Symbol: A lion-tamer rushes fearlessly into the circus arena.

ASPECTS OF JUPITER
OPPOSITION CHIRON Orb 5°40′ Separating
This can be a time when we are hungry for meaning and understanding, but it can be difficult to align ourselves with a personal philosophy or belief system that truly reflects our core. We might be led astray by beliefs and ideas now, or we might experience some form of crisis of faith.

CONJUNCTION THE NORTH NODE Orb 2°21′ Applying
Your current life challenge is to embrace adventure. You may find yourself in situations which inspire you to see the big picture. Inspiring others, possibly through preaching or teaching, may be part of your life’s destiny. Benevolent groups may also play a key role.

SATURN

SATURN IN SAGITTARIUS
Saturn in Sagittarius asks us to take on the responsibility of living according to our personal truths and principles, and to be loyal to these. This is a time for turning a critical eye to those beliefs and principles that don’t accurately reflect our authentic selves. (December 23, 2014 to June 14, 2015, then September 17, 2015 to December 20, 2017)

11TH DEGREE OF SAGITTARIUS
Part of Body: Adductor muscles
Sabian Symbol: The lamp of physical enlightenment at the left temple.

ASPECTS OF SATURN
TRINE URANUS Orb 5°59′ Applying
You have a talent for investigation. You look at new ideas and are able then to put them into action. In business you achieve much in your own independent way.

SQUARE NEPTUNE Orb 3°07′ Separating
Some feelings of disillusionment can come now as our dreams and ideals can be put to the test. Questioning our faith in our dreams can lead to lack of follow-through or wasteful activities and avoidance of responsibilities. Ideally, this crisis leads to a realignment of material goals and spiritual ideals as we assess what is truly meaningful to us.

URANUS

URANUS IN ARIES
The urge to start fresh, to break free from restrictive attitudes or circumstances, to totally redesign an area of our lives (or even our personalities), and to gain freedom through independence is strong during this cycle. (May 27, 2010 to August 13, 2010, then March 11th, 2011 to May 15, 2018, then November 6, 2018 to March 6, 2019).

17TH DEGREE OF ARIES
Part of Body: Vertebral canal
Sabian Symbol: Two prim spinsters sitting together in silence.

ASPECTS OF URANUS
SQUARE PLUTO Orb 1°41′ Applying
A time for making sweeping changes and for adapting to changes in order to progress. This is a time for revising, altering, overhauling, and purging. We can experience tension, fear, and pressure, but also a sense of liberation from over-attachments and situations that have been holding us back from growth.

NEPTUNE

NEPTUNE IN PISCES
A long-term influence in which fantasy, imagination, compassion, and spirituality are in stronger focus. (April 4, 2011 to August 4, 2011, then February 3, 2012 to March 30, 2025, then October 22, 2025 to January 26, 2026)

8TH DEGREE OF PISCES
Part of Body: Left talus
Sabian Symbol: A girl blowing a bugle.
PLUTO

PLUTO IN CAPRICORN
Tests of our boundaries; breaking down and rebuilding structures and rules. (From January 25, 2008 to June 14, 2008, then November 26, 2008 to March 23, 2023, then June 11, 2023 to January 20, 2024, then September 1, 2024 to November 19, 2024).

PLUTO IN THE 10TH HOUSE
You will be a powerful leader in your chosen career and may use your profession to feel powerful. You may experience major upheavals in your work environment.

ASPECTS OF PLUTO
SEXTILE CHIRON Orb 2°27′ Applying
You have the ability to be a catalyst in your daily life, helping others face and heal their emotional pain.

CHIRON

CHIRON IN PISCES
Strong awareness of our own vulnerabilities and humanity stimulates compassion for others. (April 20 to July 20, 2010, then February 8, 2011 to April 17, 2018, then September 25, 2018 to February 18, 2019).

18TH DEGREE OF PISCES
Part of Body: Extensor muscles of right toes
Sabian Symbol: In a huge tent a famous revivalist conducts his meeting.

ASPECTS OF CHIRON
CONJUNCTION THE SOUTH NODE Orb 8°01′ Applying
You have a tendency to become stuck in a mire of self-pity, seeing only the pain and suffering in life. You need to develop the caring and sensitive side of your nature for the good of others.

VESTA

VESTA IN ARIES
This can be a time for grabbing the reins and working solo. There can be strong energy for new enterprises but not necessarily for routine work.

5TH DEGREE OF ARIES
Part of Body: The eyes, left and right
Sabian Symbol: A triangle with wings.

PALLAS

PALLAS IN CAPRICORN
You possess wisdom and the ability to structure your thoughts. Your mind copes well with plans and you like to put things in their proper place.

21ST DEGREE OF CAPRICORN
Part of Body: Tendons of left knee
Sabian Symbol: A relay race.

JUNO

JUNO IN SCORPIO
You want an intense and sexual relationship. You want your partner’s total attention and demand a high degree of sensuality.

5TH DEGREE OF SCORPIO
Part of Body: Testicles, left side of uterus
Sabian Symbol: A massive, rocky shore.

CERES

CERES IN AQUARIUS
You feel cared for when others accept and encourage your sense of individuality. You feel comforted when surrounded by groups of people. You teach others to accept their eccentricities.

18TH DEGREE OF AQUARIUS
Part of Body: Spinal nervous system
Sabian Symbol: A man unmasked.

THE NORTH NODE

THE NORTH NODE IN VIRGO
This is a quest to become dedicated to the service of others. You will need to overcome the tendency to daydream and feel overwhelmed and to put your compassion and wisdom to practical use for humanity.

26TH DEGREE OF VIRGO
Part of Body: Abdominal veins
Sabian Symbol: A boy with a censer serves near the priest.

THE SOUTH NODE

THE SOUTH NODE IN PISCES
This is a quest to become dedicated to the service of others. You will need to overcome the tendency to daydream and feel overwhelmed and to put your compassion and wisdom to practical use for humanity.

26TH DEGREE OF PISCES
Part of Body: Plantar nerves
Sabian Symbol: A new moon that divides its influences.